I'm standing by for thoughts as well. I know that Schiit is pretty respected, but wow their DAC's tests on
Audio Science Review are pretty off putting. I don't think he ever tested the Gungnir, but if the TOTL Yggy tested so bad, well ...
The TEAC NT-503 tested better, but there were still some issues.
I know that testing isn't everything, but when you look at Steve's test measurements for his amps they all test pretty good … shouldn't the sources we use also test just as good if not better considering you want the most accurate reproduction possible? Then on the other hand, maybe we like the distortion of the Schiit stuff, perhaps it's pleasant to our ears in some way?